People, my very first attempt at shooting fireworks! Of course, there are several faults in the pictures and it would have been better with a nice, well lit back drop. But on the whole, I have to admit I`m very proud of these pictures! Over the last few months, I have spent hours reading up about various technical details and camera accessories as well as studying the pictures taken by professionals. And the hard work paid off, I guess :):) Here`s a collage of a few from my maiden attempt! Do click on it for a better view.
"You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy, the flies die from happiness and the sky explodes in fireworks. You may think you have overeaten, but it is patriotism."
Erma BombeckI do! :)
Happy Independence Day, America! :)
21 comments:
Holy crap... these are really good.. Oops... these aer simply amazing!
You have taken excellent shots acc to me...I am a novice, still dont click good pics in the night...or may be I need my SLR...
But these pics are beautiful and lovely !!!
GNSD: :):) Thank you! *Piper takes a bow!*
UmaS: :) Night shots can be a little tricky. You need to use long exposures and for that you need to stabilize the camera on a tripod or a wall or something. But it`s not rocket science! :) Try it out sometime and see for yourself :):)
the last lines are awesome..made me think !
Nice clicks Piper :)
Pictures are good, but last lines make me feel as if writer is mocking us (India) . Us shows its strength in many other ways, while in our parade we show our pride..our prized possesions, its not only arms, but our handicrafts and our people also.
Nu: Thank you! :)
Renu: Oh God, NOOOOOOOO! That isnt a judgment passed on other national ceremonial functions. It simply describes the American tradition here. At best, it might have even been satirical - though I think she`s simply describing the popular tradition here. And for once, I think it is just perfect. I love Erma Bombeck`s style of writing. May be you should read her stuff. Then you`ll realize Renu, that she basically writes humorous stuff. She doesn't mock other traditions or cultures. She`s simply an expert in the humor genre.
ohh pretty pics! i loove fireworks! would love to witness the famour july 4th fireworks sometime in my life! :)
Wow wow wow Piper. I know its not that easy. The first time I took pics of the musical fountain @ Mysore in the evening, they looked like dancing lights ;) ;)
Beautiful Piper! Great job. You are one of those who really works hard when she gets to do something. Inspiring. I am the exact opposite, I never study anything, and if I ever do, i hardly ever remember. :(
Great work. Really! You are the kind of daughter my parents would love to have, dedicated and sincere in all her endeavors. A perfectionist!
good shots
Lovely shots and your ending lines.. I do agree :) Thats the real way of celebrating independence....
Fantastic shots Piper, you sure must have clicked non stop to get those perfect shots :)
Beautiful lines to go with those pictures :D :D
@ All: Thanks a ton for all the appreciation! :)
Wow these pictures are amazing (faults? what faults??)! I'm feeling quite guilty now about never even having read the manual of the digicam I hounded the husband to buy me a few years ago. About time methinks.
new mum on the block: :):) Thanks a ton! I worked very hard on this :) And nope, those manuals arent much good, by the way!
WHere have you disappeared.. no posts... :-( Come on back!
wonderful shots! I have always struggled to capture twilight and after dark sceneries. Tips please:)
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Beautiful Piper...Jo is also doing all the reading on photography, his latest hobby....i just click, and get one pic. to warm up my heart...Love the pics. Keep going
They are gorgeous.....every one of them. And I say it very hearfelt-ly coz I've tried so many times to take tht perfect shot[not tht I'm good at it but still...;-D].
And I soo believe u abt the studying u did to get such quality pics;-)
@ All: Thank you so much for dropping by and leaving such warm comments. I`m extremely sorry about the disappearing act I seem to be doing these days! Have been insanely caught up with work. And right now I`m visiting my sister too. I`ll be back soon, I promise!
Amazing shots, Mish! Seems as though I'm coming to your page after ages!
How are you, Sweets??
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